THE HISTORY OF ART
Since the beginning of man, art has been an integral part of our history. From the first cave paintings to graffiti messages on buildings, art has always been a way to tell our story and express our views and values.
Whether you consider yourself an artist or can barely draw a straight line, chances are you still connect with art on some level. Maybe it’s through a photograph on the cover of TIME magazine or the joy you get from reading the cartoons in the Sunday paper; art is a part of our lives. It influences our actions, motivates us to act or inspires us to create our own works of art.
Take a trip through the history of art and learn how it has shaped and transformed our world. Explore the artists that created it and what inspired them. Think about how your daily interactions with art. How does it influence you? How does it inspire you? Then, share your experience with others.
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This project was supported by the
N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources. www.NCArts.org.
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YOUTH IN ART
The Student Artist Program has been growing in numbers for the last three years at the Rutherford County Visual Artists Guild (RCVAG). The creative talents of the Student Artists and their passion for learning new techniques and exploring the world of art are infectious. When the idea of building a Community Art Park and including a History of Art Timeline developed, two of our student artists approached us about helping.
Faith Walker and Abi Flores volunteered to do all the research needed to create the History of Art Timeline and online course as part of their Silver Award for Girl Scouts. They worked with local art teachers as well as artists at the Guild to review their work for accuracy, obtain feedback on the artists featured and ensure that they created a course that could be used to teach others about art.
These young artists have done an extraordinary job on the project. Enjoy the History of Art Timeline. May it inspire you to create something wonderful to share with the world.
